Senior Controls Software Engineer

A Contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working 3 days on site

Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This role involves working on the development of Inverter and Motor Control, Battery Management System (BMS), and Charging application software for demonstrator and production projects. You will play a pivotal role in all stages of the software development process, mentor junior engineers, participate in project estimations and planning, and collaborate with clients, suppliers, and other engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical delivery and leadership of application software activities
Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
Create and manage software requirements
Participate in the architectural design of the software
Implement and test the application software using a model-based development approach
Support prototype vehicle builds, calibration, and development
Diagnose and identify integration issues with other products in the vehicle
Report progress and status to project teams

Job Requirements:

A degree or equivalent in software or controls engineering discipline
Experience in automotive control systems, especially in Inverter/Motor Control, BMS, and DC/AC Charging applications
Proficiency in fault finding and diagnosis in complex automotive powertrain systems
Understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
Comfortable working closely with clients, often on-site at client or test locations
Advanced user of MATLAB/Simulink toolchain
Familiarity with CAN-based calibration and monitoring tools like CANape/INCA and CANalyzer
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Additional experience and understanding of the interaction between application and base software, and proficiency in C programming language, would be highly beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated, creative, and adaptive team player
Willingness to tackle roles, responsibilities and challenges to achieve company goals and objectives
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise and organise project workloads, schedules, and tasks
Strong presentation, report writing and communication skills
If you are an experienced Senior Controls Software Engineer seeking a new opportunity in the automotive sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed